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Museum
Below is a partial view of the main exhibit room at the Historic Manheim Preservation
Foundation. Collections include a variety of furniture, china, ceramics, ephemera and
Below is a partial view of the main exhibit room at the Historic Manheim Preservation
Foundation. Collections include a variety of furniture, china, ceramics, ephemera and
the work of local craftsmen. The Museum and gardens are open on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on
Sundays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (excluding holidays and in climate weather). Other times can be arranged by
calling the Foundation at 717-665-5560 leaving your name, number and the desired date of your visit. We will
return contact to you to arrange special visits.
Special Exhibits:
The Kieffer Collection of Stiegel type glass containing 30 pieces of colored, enameled and engraved items
Miniature 18th century sulfur inlaid chest owned by Andreas Bartruff, and early Manheim resident
Henry William Stiegel's Bible box
Elizabeth Holtz Stiegel's (Henry William Stiegel's second wife) Bible
An 1844 coverlet by Manheim weaver, John Brosey
An 1850's Saxony spinning wheel made by Manheim craftsman, Daniel Danner, on loan from the Hershey Museum
A tall case, 8 day clock made by Christian Eby, the first of three Eby clockmakers in Manheim
Two stove plates dated 1758 and 1769 and made at Henry William Stiegel's Elizabeth Furnace, on loan from the
Hershey Museum
A small exhibit of pharmacy items from the local pharmacists, Harry F. Ruhl and the Ensiminger Drug Store
A varied collection of early china including spatter, mocha and Leed's ware
An extensive collection of R. S. Prussia china
Sundays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (excluding holidays and in climate weather). Other times can be arranged by
calling the Foundation at 717-665-5560 leaving your name, number and the desired date of your visit. We will
return contact to you to arrange special visits.
Special Exhibits:
The Kieffer Collection of Stiegel type glass containing 30 pieces of colored, enameled and engraved items
Miniature 18th century sulfur inlaid chest owned by Andreas Bartruff, and early Manheim resident
Henry William Stiegel's Bible box
Elizabeth Holtz Stiegel's (Henry William Stiegel's second wife) Bible
An 1844 coverlet by Manheim weaver, John Brosey
An 1850's Saxony spinning wheel made by Manheim craftsman, Daniel Danner, on loan from the Hershey Museum
A tall case, 8 day clock made by Christian Eby, the first of three Eby clockmakers in Manheim
Two stove plates dated 1758 and 1769 and made at Henry William Stiegel's Elizabeth Furnace, on loan from the
Hershey Museum
A small exhibit of pharmacy items from the local pharmacists, Harry F. Ruhl and the Ensiminger Drug Store
A varied collection of early china including spatter, mocha and Leed's ware
An extensive collection of R. S. Prussia china
Items We Are Seeking:
Period items of metal work, pottery, textiles and wood made by local
craftsmen in the Manheim area
Items related to Henry William Stiegel or the Stiegel Family
Period items of metal work, pottery, textiles and wood made by local
craftsmen in the Manheim area
Items related to Henry William Stiegel or the Stiegel Family
